UN watchdog hasn't been able to verify Iran's stockpile of near-weapons grade uranium in months
Read full article: UN watchdog hasn't been able to verify Iran's stockpile of near-weapons grade uranium in monthsThe International Atomic Energy Agency has been unable to verify Iran's near weapons-grade uranium stockpile since Israel struck its nuclear sites in June.
US suggests UN Security Council authorize Gaza stabilization force for 2 years
Read full article: US suggests UN Security Council authorize Gaza stabilization force for 2 yearsThe United States has produced a draft text for the U.N. Security Council that would provide a mandate for an international stabilization force in Gaza for at least two years.
With fragile Gaza ceasefire holding, Trump wants to make headway on Indonesia-Israel normalization
Read full article: With fragile Gaza ceasefire holding, Trump wants to make headway on Indonesia-Israel normalizationIn the weeks since Israel and Hamas agreed to a fragile ceasefire and hostage deal, Indonesia has emerged as an intriguing partner to Trump.
Iran isn't actively enriching uranium but movement detected near nuclear sites, UN official tells AP
Read full article: Iran isn't actively enriching uranium but movement detected near nuclear sites, UN official tells APThe head of the U.N. nuclear watchdog says Iran doesn’t appear to be actively enriching uranium but that the agency has recently detected renewed movement at the country’s nuclear sites.
Rubio says mediators of Gaza ceasefire shared information to uncover a recent threat
Read full article: Rubio says mediators of Gaza ceasefire shared information to uncover a recent threatSecretary of State Marco Rubio says Israel, the U.S. and the other mediators of the Gaza ceasefire deal are sharing information to disrupt any threats and that allowed them to identify a possible impending attack last weekend.
A dozen UN international staffers leave Yemen after being released by Houthis
Read full article: A dozen UN international staffers leave Yemen after being released by HouthisThe United Nations says Houthi rebels released a dozen United Nations international staffers and allowed three others to move freely within the U.N. compound after detaining them in the facility in Yemen's capital over the weekend.
Beaten but undeterred: Huwaida Arraf returns to Detroit, speaks out after detention by Israeli forces
Read full article: Beaten but undeterred: Huwaida Arraf returns to Detroit, speaks out after detention by Israeli forcesHuwaida Arraf stood defiantly in front of microphones, fresh off a plane after being released from Israeli captivity on Monday.
Retired Col. Rocky Raczkowski: Hostage release marks turning point in Middle East tensions
Read full article: Retired Col. Rocky Raczkowski: Hostage release marks turning point in Middle East tensionsIn an emotional and historic exchange on Monday, Hamas released the final 20 living hostages held since the Oct. 7 terror attack, while Israel freed almost 2,000 Palestinian prisoners under a U.S.-brokered cease-fire deal that President Donald Trump called “the dawn of a new Middle East.”
Retired Army Colonel Rocky Raczkowski joins discussion on Israel-Hamas ceasefire efforts
Read full article: Retired Army Colonel Rocky Raczkowski joins discussion on Israel-Hamas ceasefire effortsA senior Hamas official says the terrorist organization is still waiting for a formal declaration of a cease-fire from Israel, even as both sides appear to have agreed on the first phase of a deal aimed at ending months of violence in Gaza.
Iran and nuclear watchdog sign agreement seeking path to restart cooperation
Read full article: Iran and nuclear watchdog sign agreement seeking path to restart cooperationIran and the International Atomic Energy Agency have signed an agreement in Cairo to open the way for resuming cooperation, including on ways of resuming inspections of Iran’s nuclear facilities.
Democratic leaders withdraw measure clarifying the party position on the Israel-Hamas war
Read full article: Democratic leaders withdraw measure clarifying the party position on the Israel-Hamas warThe Democratic National Committee leadership has withdrawn a measure that would have clarified the party’s position on the Israel-Hamas war.
Bones of ancient child suggest humans could have interbred with Neanderthals earlier than thought
Read full article: Bones of ancient child suggest humans could have interbred with Neanderthals earlier than thoughtModern humans and Neanderthals may have interacted 100,000 years earlier than previously thought.
New Zealand lawmaker who called opponents spineless over Gaza is ejected from Parliament a 2nd time
Read full article: New Zealand lawmaker who called opponents spineless over Gaza is ejected from Parliament a 2nd timeA New Zealand lawmaker was ejected from Parliament for a second day Wednesday after refusing to apologize for calling her opponents spineless.
Argentine leader Milei launches initiative to boost Israel-Latin America ties
Read full article: Argentine leader Milei launches initiative to boost Israel-Latin America tiesPresident Javier Milei of Argentina is helping to launch a $1 million initiative to improve diplomatic relations between Israel and several Latin American countries.
A 100,000-year-old burial site in Israel is changing what we know about early humans
Read full article: A 100,000-year-old burial site in Israel is changing what we know about early humansArchaeologists in central Israel are excavating one of the world's oldest-known burial sites, dating back 100,000 years.
Trump hosts Persian Gulf leaders at White House as new violence raises questions about peace efforts
Read full article: Trump hosts Persian Gulf leaders at White House as new violence raises questions about peace effortsPresident Donald Trump has hosted Bahrain's crown prince and Qatar's prime minister at the White House.
Pro-Palestinian protester takes issue with Israeli team at Tour de France
Read full article: Pro-Palestinian protester takes issue with Israeli team at Tour de FranceA man protesting the participation of an Israel-based team in the Tour de France ran onto the course as the leaders raced for the finish line.
Iran's supreme leader makes first public appearance since Iran-Israel war started
Read full article: Iran's supreme leader makes first public appearance since Iran-Israel war startedIran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has made his first public appearance since the 12-day war between Israel and Iran began, attending a mourning ceremony on the eve of Ashoura.
Iranian cyberattacks remain a threat despite ceasefire, US officials warn
Read full article: Iranian cyberattacks remain a threat despite ceasefire, US officials warnThe FBI and federal cybersecurity officials are warning that the threat of cyberattacks linked to pro-Iranian groups continues despite a ceasefire between Iran and Israel.
Judges rule against Palestinian human rights group's claim that the UK is illegally arming Israel
Read full article: Judges rule against Palestinian human rights group's claim that the UK is illegally arming IsraelA Palestinian human rights group lost a legal challenge against the U.K. government over supplying Israel with parts for F-35 fighter jets.
In US, the Iranian diaspora contends with the Israel-Iran war and a fragile ceasefire
Read full article: In US, the Iranian diaspora contends with the Israel-Iran war and a fragile ceasefireThe fast-changing war between Israel and Iran, which the U.S. recently inserted itself in by targeting Iran’s nuclear sites, has caused a mix of emotions among many in the Iranian diaspora in America.
US stocks hang near their record as Wall Street takes a breath following two big days
Read full article: US stocks hang near their record as Wall Street takes a breath following two big daysU.S. stocks hung near their all-time high as financial markets caught a breath following two big days bolstered by hopes that the Israel-Iran war will not disrupt the global flow of crude oil.
The fighting between Iran and Israel raises questions about Russia's influence in the Middle East
Read full article: The fighting between Iran and Israel raises questions about Russia's influence in the Middle EastWhen the United States joined Israel this weekend in attacking Iran’s nuclear sites, the outrage and condemnation flowed from Russia.
Trump administration postpones classified briefings for lawmakers on Iran
Read full article: Trump administration postpones classified briefings for lawmakers on IranPresident Donald Trump’s administration has postponed classified briefings for Senate and House members on Tuesday as lawmakers are looking for more answers about Trump’s directed strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities over the weekend and his announcement on Monday that the two countries had reached a ceasefire agreement.
US carrier strike group embarks on a scheduled deployment amid Middle East tensions
Read full article: US carrier strike group embarks on a scheduled deployment amid Middle East tensionsThe United States’ most advanced aircraft carrier has left its base in Virginia for a regularly scheduled deployment that could put it near Israel.
With its stock in sharp decline, Trump's media company will buy $400 million of its own shares
Read full article: With its stock in sharp decline, Trump's media company will buy $400 million of its own sharesPresident Donald Trump’s media company plans to buy back up to $400 million of its stock, which have lost 46% of their value this year.
US evacuates 79 staff and family from embassy in Israel as more Americans ask how to leave
Read full article: US evacuates 79 staff and family from embassy in Israel as more Americans ask how to leaveThe U.S. evacuated 79 staff and families from the U.S. Embassy in Israel on Friday as the conflict between Israel and Iran intensifies.
Trump says Gabbard was 'wrong' about Iran and Israeli strikes could be 'very hard to stop'
Read full article: Trump says Gabbard was 'wrong' about Iran and Israeli strikes could be 'very hard to stop'President Donald Trump says his director of national intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard, was “wrong” when she previously said that the U.S. believed Iran wasn’t building a nuclear weapon.
How the AP decided to refer to the conflict between Israel and Iran as a war
Read full article: How the AP decided to refer to the conflict between Israel and Iran as a warThe Associated Press is calling the current conflict between Israel and Iran a war, given the scope, intensity and duration of military activities on both sides.
Europeans' meeting with top Iranian diplomat yields hope of more talks but no breakthrough
Read full article: Europeans' meeting with top Iranian diplomat yields hope of more talks but no breakthroughA meeting between Iran’s foreign minister and senior European diplomats has yielded hopes of further talks but no indication of any immediate concrete breakthrough, a week after the crisis centered on the Iranian nuclear program erupted into war between Israel and Tehran.
US starts evacuating some diplomats from its embassy in Israel as Iran conflict intensifies
Read full article: US starts evacuating some diplomats from its embassy in Israel as Iran conflict intensifiesThe U.S. State Department has begun evacuating nonessential diplomats and their families from the U.S. embassy in Israel as hostilities between Israel and Iran intensify and President Donald Trump has warned of the possibility of getting directly involved in the conflict.
Iran asks its people to delete WhatsApp from their devices
Read full article: Iran asks its people to delete WhatsApp from their devicesIranian state television on Tuesday afternoon urged the country’s public to remove the messaging app WhatsApp from their smart phones, alleging without offering any evidence the app gathered user information to send to Israel.
Wall Street recovers from Friday's shock as US stocks rise and oil prices ease
Read full article: Wall Street recovers from Friday's shock as US stocks rise and oil prices easeCalm returned to Wall Street, and U.S. stocks rallied, while oil prices gave back some of their initial spurts following Israel’s attack on Iranian nuclear and military targets at the end of last week.
Putin and Trump discussed Middle East tensions, Ukraine war in phone call
Read full article: Putin and Trump discussed Middle East tensions, Ukraine war in phone callRussian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump have held a lengthy phone call to discuss the escalating situation in the Middle East and Ukraine peace talks.
Oil prices leap 7% and US stocks slump more than 1% on worries about the crude market
Read full article: Oil prices leap 7% and US stocks slump more than 1% on worries about the crude marketOil prices leaped, and stocks slumped on worries that escalating violence following Israel’s attack on Iranian nuclear and military targets could damage the flow of crude around the world, along with the global economy.
Egypt blocks activists aiming to march to Gaza to draw attention to humanitarian crisis
Read full article: Egypt blocks activists aiming to march to Gaza to draw attention to humanitarian crisisEgypt has blocked activists taking part in a planned march to Gaza, halting their attempt to reach the border and challenge Israel’s blockade on humanitarian aid to the Palestinian territory before it could begin.
Trump picks right-wing lawyer and podcaster who promoted 2020 election lies as watchdog agency head
Read full article: Trump picks right-wing lawyer and podcaster who promoted 2020 election lies as watchdog agency headPresident Donald Trump’s pick to lead a federal watchdog agency is a former right-wing podcast host who has praised criminally charged influencer Andrew Tate as an “extraordinary human being."
Syria's leader says his country is holding indirect talks with Israel to avert an escalation
Read full article: Syria's leader says his country is holding indirect talks with Israel to avert an escalationSyrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa says that his country is holding indirect talks with Israel to prevent recent hostilities from getting out of control.
70% of Jewish Holocaust survivors will be gone in the next 10 years, a report shows
Read full article: 70% of Jewish Holocaust survivors will be gone in the next 10 years, a report showsEighty years after the Holocaust, more than 200,000 Jewish survivors are still alive, but according to a study 70% of them will be gone within the next 10 years.
Passover begins soon. For many Jews, the celebrations will occur amid anxieties and divisions
Read full article: Passover begins soon. For many Jews, the celebrations will occur amid anxieties and divisionsPassover celebrations this year will again occur amid anxieties and divisions among many Jews related to the unresolved Israel-Hamas conflict in Gaza and the specter of widespread antisemitism.
Indonesia offers to temporarily shelter wounded and orphaned Palestinians from Gaza
Read full article: Indonesia offers to temporarily shelter wounded and orphaned Palestinians from GazaIndonesian President Prabowo Subianto says that his country will offer temporary shelter to Palestinian medical evacuees and children orphaned by the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza.
As Israel advances in Gaza, many exhausted families flee again. Some can't bear it
Read full article: As Israel advances in Gaza, many exhausted families flee again. Some can't bear itAs Israel orders wide new evacuations across the Gaza Strip, Palestinians say they are crushed by exhaustion and hopelessness at the prospect of fleeing once again.
An Emirati diplomat identified as having a letter from Trump meets with Iran's foreign minister
Read full article: An Emirati diplomat identified as having a letter from Trump meets with Iran's foreign ministerAn Emirati diplomat earlier identified by Tehran as carrying a letter from U.S. President Donald Trump seeking to jump-start talks over Iran’s rapidly advancing nuclear program has met with Iran’s foreign minister.
Trump wrote to Iran's leader about that country's nuclear program and expects results 'very soon'
Read full article: Trump wrote to Iran's leader about that country's nuclear program and expects results 'very soon'President Donald Trump says he sent a letter to Iran’s Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, a development that was not immediately confirmed by the supreme leader.
Medics say 6 babies have died from the cold in Gaza as displaced people shelter in tents and rubble
Read full article: Medics say 6 babies have died from the cold in Gaza as displaced people shelter in tents and rubblePalestinian medics say at least six infants have died from hypothermia in the last two weeks in the Gaza Strip.
Famine mostly averted but is a danger again if Gaza ceasefire collapses, UN humanitarian chief says
Read full article: Famine mostly averted but is a danger again if Gaza ceasefire collapses, UN humanitarian chief saysThe United Nations humanitarian chief says famine has been mostly averted in Gaza as a surge of aid enters the territory during a fragile ceasefire, but he warns the threat could return quickly if the truce collapses.
Arab nations reject Trump’s suggestion to relocate Palestinians from Gaza to Egypt and Jordan
Read full article: Arab nations reject Trump’s suggestion to relocate Palestinians from Gaza to Egypt and JordanPowerful Arab nations have rejected U.S. President Donald Trump’s suggestion to relocate Palestinians from Gaza to neighboring Egypt and Jordan.
The University of Michigan has suspended a pro-Palestinian group for 2 years
Read full article: The University of Michigan has suspended a pro-Palestinian group for 2 yearsA pro-Palestinian group at the University of Michigan has been suspended for two years and will lose its funding in connection with protesters’ demands for divestiture from companies doing business with Israel.
Who in Israel has resigned over the Oct. 7 security breakdown, and who hasn't?
Read full article: Who in Israel has resigned over the Oct. 7 security breakdown, and who hasn't?Israel’s top general on Tuesday became the highest-ranking official to resign over Hamas’ Oct. 7, 2023 attack, the worst security failure in the country’s history.
Salvage complete of tanker at center of oil spill scare after being hit by Houthi rebels in Red Sea
Read full article: Salvage complete of tanker at center of oil spill scare after being hit by Houthi rebels in Red SeaAn oil tanker that burned for weeks in the Red Sea and threatened a major oil spill has been “successfully” salvaged, according private security firm Ambrey.
Polish government adopts resolution protecting Netanyahu from arrest if he attends Auschwitz event
Read full article: Polish government adopts resolution protecting Netanyahu from arrest if he attends Auschwitz eventThe Polish government has adopted a resolution vowing to ensure the free and safe participation of Israeli leaders who choose to attend commemorations for the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau later this month.
The last high-profile trip to India by the Biden administration will focus on technology
Read full article: The last high-profile trip to India by the Biden administration will focus on technologyNational security adviser Jake Sullivan will travel to India for a visit focusing on cooperation on strategic technology, including in defense, space and artificial intelligence.
Humanitarian aid to northern Gaza mostly blocked for the last 2 months, UN says
Read full article: Humanitarian aid to northern Gaza mostly blocked for the last 2 months, UN saysHumanitarian aid to northern Gaza, where Israel launched a ground offensive on Oct. 6, has largely been blocked for the past 66 days.
Key players in Syria's long-running civil war, reignited by a shock rebel offensive
Read full article: Key players in Syria's long-running civil war, reignited by a shock rebel offensiveSyria’s long civil war has reclaimed global attention after insurgents seized most of its largest city and dozens of nearby towns and villages.
Brazil’s G20 summit produces a broad declaration that’s short on specifics
Read full article: Brazil’s G20 summit produces a broad declaration that’s short on specificsThe summit of the Group of 20 leading economies in Rio de Janeiro has produced a joint declaration that, while not totally endorsed by one of the group’s members, succeeded in addressing most topics host Brazil had prioritized addressing: both ongoing major wars, a global pact to fight hunger, taxation of the world’s wealthiest people and changes to global governance.
CIA employee accused of leaking classified info on Israeli attack plans to face charges in Virginia
Read full article: CIA employee accused of leaking classified info on Israeli attack plans to face charges in VirginiaA CIA employee accused of leaking classified information assessing Israel’s earlier plans to attack Iran has been ordered by a federal judge to face felony charges in Virginia.
Yemen's Houthi rebels launch drones and missiles at US warships near the Red Sea but do no damage
Read full article: Yemen's Houthi rebels launch drones and missiles at US warships near the Red Sea but do no damageThe U.S. Defense Department says Yemen’s Houthi rebels targeted two U.S. Navy warships with multiple drones and missiles as they were traveling through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait on Tuesday.
Lebanon files complaint against Israel at UN labor body over deadly pager explosions
Read full article: Lebanon files complaint against Israel at UN labor body over deadly pager explosionsA Lebanese government minister says his country has filed a complaint against Israel at the U.N.’s labor organization over the string of deadly attacks involving exploding pagers, saying workers were among those killed and injured.
Iran’s help has transformed Yemen's Houthi rebels into a potent military force, UN experts say
Read full article: Iran’s help has transformed Yemen's Houthi rebels into a potent military force, UN experts sayU.N. experts say Yemen’s Houthi rebels have been transformed from a local armed group with limited capabilities to a powerful military organization with support from Iran, Iraqi armed groups, Lebanon’s Hezbollah militants and others.
Arab American voters make their choice — Harris, Trump or neither — in the election's final days
Read full article: Arab American voters make their choice — Harris, Trump or neither — in the election's final daysArab Americans in Michigan are making their final decisions in the presidential election after a year of political turmoil in the nation's largest Arab American community.
Democrats go after Jill Stein, Cornel West in digital ads aimed at young voters
Read full article: Democrats go after Jill Stein, Cornel West in digital ads aimed at young votersDemocrats are spending about $500,000 for a last-minute push to persuade voters in battleground states to reject third-party candidates Jill Stein and Cornel West.
In rare move, Pentagon denies falsehood about troops allowed to use force during election
Read full article: In rare move, Pentagon denies falsehood about troops allowed to use force during electionIn a rare move, the Pentagon is strongly pushing back against misinformation spread on social media that falsely suggests U.S. troops have been authorized to use force against American citizens during the election.
Yehuda Bauer, prominent Israeli Holocaust scholar, dies at 98
Read full article: Yehuda Bauer, prominent Israeli Holocaust scholar, dies at 98Yehuda Bauer, one of Israel’s foremost Holocaust scholars who shaped the way people around the world study and learn about the Holocaust, has died in Jerusalem.
U.S. expands sanctions on Iran in response to its ballistic attack on Israel
Read full article: U.S. expands sanctions on Iran in response to its ballistic attack on IsraelThe U.S. on Friday announced new sanctions on Iran’s energy sector in response to its October 1 attack on Israel, firing roughly 180 missiles into the country.
Detroit Riverfront vigil marks year since October 7th attack
Read full article: Detroit Riverfront vigil marks year since October 7th attackThe demonstration to call for an end to war is partly inspired by the High Holiday ritual of Tashlich, an ancient symbolic ceremony which is described as casting away individual and collective sins.
Biden talks election, economy and Middle East in surprise news briefing
Read full article: Biden talks election, economy and Middle East in surprise news briefingAfter 1,080 days as president, Joe Biden on Friday decided to pop in and take questions in the White House briefing room for the first time.
US launches airstrikes by fighter jets and ships on Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels
Read full article: US launches airstrikes by fighter jets and ships on Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebelsU.S. officials say the U.S. military struck more than a dozen Houthi targets in Yemen, going after weapons systems, bases and other equipment belonging to the Iranian-backed rebels.
Iranian supreme leader praises missile attack on Israel, saying Iran will do it again if necessary
Read full article: Iranian supreme leader praises missile attack on Israel, saying Iran will do it again if necessaryIran’s supreme leader has praised the country’s recent missile strike on Israel and said it is ready to do it again if necessary.
The Nobel Prizes will be announced against a backdrop of wars, famine and artificial intelligence
Read full article: The Nobel Prizes will be announced against a backdrop of wars, famine and artificial intelligenceWars, a refugee crisis, famine, and artificial intelligence could all be recognized with Nobel Prizes.
Yemen's Houthi rebels are looking to gain from continuing conflict in the Middle East
Read full article: Yemen's Houthi rebels are looking to gain from continuing conflict in the Middle EastSince Israel intensified its campaign against Hezbollah in Lebanon, Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels have been quick to show they're an important player in the complex conflicts convulsing the Middle East.
The US is sending a few thousand more troops to the Middle East to boost security
Read full article: The US is sending a few thousand more troops to the Middle East to boost securityThe Pentagon says is sending a “few thousand” additional troops to the Middle East to bolster security and to be prepared to defend Israel if necessary.
Google expert at antitrust trial says government underestimates competition for online ad dollars
Read full article: Google expert at antitrust trial says government underestimates competition for online ad dollarsAn expert witness testifying for Google says an antitrust case brought against the tech giant drastically underestimates the company's competition.
Weaponizing ordinary devices violates international law, United Nations rights chief says
Read full article: Weaponizing ordinary devices violates international law, United Nations rights chief saysThe United Nations human rights chief says weaponizing ordinary communication devices represents a new development in warfare.
Leaders of Democratic protest of Israel-Hamas war won't endorse Harris but warn against Trump
Read full article: Leaders of Democratic protest of Israel-Hamas war won't endorse Harris but warn against TrumpLeaders of an “Uncommitted” movement, who helped garner hundreds of thousands of votes in Democratic primaries across the nation in protest of the Israel-Hamas war, won't endorse Vice President Kamala Harris' presidential bid.
US military acknowledges Yemen's Houthi rebels shot down 2 MQ-9 Reaper drones
Read full article: US military acknowledges Yemen's Houthi rebels shot down 2 MQ-9 Reaper dronesYemen’s Houthi rebels have shot down two American MQ-9 Reaper drones in under a week, further highlighting the regional spread of the Israel-Hamas war.
US cites Egypt's help in Gaza as Washington sends full military aid despite human rights concerns
Read full article: US cites Egypt's help in Gaza as Washington sends full military aid despite human rights concernsThe Biden administration is sending Egypt its full $1.3 billion allocation of military aid.
The ancient jar smashed by a 4-year-old is back on display at an Israeli museum after repair
Read full article: The ancient jar smashed by a 4-year-old is back on display at an Israeli museum after repairAn Israeli museum has put back on display a rare Bronze-Era jar that a 4-year-old accidentally smashed.
House Republicans subpoena Secretary Blinken for testimony on US withdrawal from Afghanistan
Read full article: House Republicans subpoena Secretary Blinken for testimony on US withdrawal from AfghanistanHouse Republicans have issued a subpoena for testimony from Secretary of State Antony Blinken as they finish their investigation into the chaotic U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan.